new pc first time builder.

evilwood · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:02

hello all,

I would like to build pc for the experience. I may sell it or just keep it.

I need the most cheapest spec you can throw at me which would also show me how to build a pc up.

any tips for making one from scretch would be awesome,

Thx you
Sam.

95thrifles · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:10

Have a read of the guides at the top, talks you through it

vasek · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:17

Jony27 · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:20

you could go for the 500gb F3 for £3 more and you can keep it/move it to a better rig if you finally decide to build a mid range pc

evilwood · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:35

what else would i need equipment wise to build this PC? , i hear you need thempal paste and something anti static mat can anyone point me in the right directon?.

thxs,
Sam

Jony27 · 3 Oct 2010 at 20:44

stock cooler comes with thermal paste

evilwood · 3 Oct 2010 at 21:03

do you think once i build the PC that i could sell it and make profit?. if so how much more would i get for it.

Also how would i get windows for it?.

Thxs sam.

Clarkson · 3 Oct 2010 at 21:06

Case
PSU
CPU
MOBO
RAM
GPU (optional - decent one needed for any decent level of gaming

)
HDD
Optical Drive
Operating system

Technically thats what you need to make a computer and make it usable.

I wouldn't make an absolute bargain basement spec. Do a lot of reading and research, and just build a reasonable office type PC for like £300/400, then at least you can use it well or it will appeal to people if you want to sell. Or build a better spec if you feel more confident.

vasek · 3 Oct 2010 at 21:09

You could maybe sell it for roughly the price you got it for, maybe a slight profit if its someone who doesnt know a lot about computers

hybrid572 · 4 Oct 2010 at 00:01

Read 95thrifles' sticky, it tells you exactly what to buy, just pick the budget either AMD or Intel build. Put it together and either keep it or place it on a popular auction site, you might make a little profit depending on how well you present the listing.